485: Chapter 485 Don’t Let Him Be Too Satisfied

“Look closely, the transfer authorization clearly states that it’s an authorization under my personal name. Is it necessary to bring this before the council?” Jiao Zizhuo countered.

“Who doesn’t see through your little tricks? The purpose of signing a personal authorization isn’t just to bypass the council, is it? But you also need to consider how significant Huatong Chamber of Commerce’s business interests are. Is it something you can just do as you please?” He Jinghui of the Security Department said.

“Exactly. This matter must be discussed by the council. You, Jiao Zizhuo, don’t get to decide it alone!” Chen Guanxuan of the Finance Department said.

“Councilor Jiao, I also think you’ve gone a bit too far with this matter. Even if you took it over in your personal name, without the cooperation of departments like the Civil Affairs Department, Finance Department, Security Department, and Land Administration Department, can your business proceed smoothly?” Director-General Pang Lejia of the Legal Department asked.

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Aside from the Commanders of the four Military Regions, the remaining councilors expressed their dissatisfaction, one after another.

Jiao Zizhuo also realized that if he didn’t give up something, this matter likely wouldn’t pass.

Director-General Pang Lejia was right; in the future, many businesses would inevitably involve dealing with other departments. If he hogged everything, he would certainly face various troubles later on.

“After all that talk, what exactly do you all want?” Jiao Zizhuo felt exasperated.

“Simple. Hand over the management rights, and let the Civil Affairs Department and Finance Department take overall control.” Shang Yangping of the Civil Affairs Department said.

“No way! This matter was handled by my Supervisory Department. In the end, we get nothing? Do you think that’s fair?” Jiao Zizhuo did not agree with this proposal.

Zongzheng Yue listened to them “dividing the spoils” and was furious.

But Yan Zhengping kept winking at him, telling him not to speak. Only then did he barely manage to restrain himself and remain silent.

“Thud~”

Shen Tu Zheng Hao stood up and left directly.

Then came Suo Tonghua and Zongzheng Yue.

Seeing the situation, Yan Zhengping felt there was no point in staying, so he followed them out.

In the adjacent reception room.

“Old Yan, why exactly? You have to make it clear today!” Zongzheng Yue said.

“I called to verify this matter; Xiao Chen voluntarily handed over the Chamber of Commerce.” Yan Zhengping replied.

“What? But why is that?” Zongzheng Yue didn’t understand.

“In your view, the change of ownership of Huatong Chamber of Commerce is unfair and unreasonable. That’s why you’re so angry. But what do you think is the most unfair and unreasonable point in this, and why are you so angry?” Yan Zhengping asked.

“Naturally, it’s because the enterprise Xiao Chen painstakingly built was snatched by these bastards!” Zongzheng Yue said.

“Then are you angry that the Supervisory Department snatched it, or that Xiao Chen’s efforts didn’t receive a return?” Yan Zhengping continued to ask.

“This… naturally, it’s that Xiao Chen’s efforts didn’t receive a return!” Zongzheng Yue reluctantly replied.

“But how do you know Xiao Chen didn’t receive a return?” Yan Zhengping asked.

“This… your meaning is… there was another transaction between them?” Zongzheng Yue felt like he was starting to understand.

Yan Zhengping shook his head, indicating no.

“Actually, we were mistaken! We believed that since Xiao Chen founded the Chamber of Commerce, he should continue to manage it. As if only that would be fair and reasonable. But have you ever considered that this might actually be a burden for him?” Yan Zhengping asked.

“A burden?” Zongzheng Yue hadn’t quite grasped it yet.

“Exactly, a burden. His purpose in creating the Chamber of Commerce was to accelerate the flow of goods, and all other work revolved around this point. But now the Chamber of Commerce can operate independently, and there will be no impact if he hands it over. Furthermore, by cutting a large chunk of expenses, the profit will actually increase.” Yan Zhengping explained.

“That seems to make sense.” Zongzheng Yue nodded.

“There’s actually another point. If you set aside all subjective emotions, who do you think it’s more reasonable for Huatong Chamber of Commerce to be managed by?” Yan Zhengping asked.

“This…” Zongzheng Yue already had the answer but didn’t vocalize it.

“Exactly, of course, it’s best for the state to manage it. Only when it’s in the hands of the state can its value be maximized. And only in the hands of the state can the Chamber of Commerce break through the final layer of restriction and further expand its business scope. This is a boundary that ordinary civilian organizations cannot cross.” Yan Zhengping said.

“Hoo… you’re right!” Zongzheng Yue let out a long breath, feeling much more at ease.

Shen Tu Zheng Hao and Suo Tonghua were not familiar with Oriental Chen, so they just listened from the side without speaking.

“That’s why I told you not to speak. This matter has already been settled. Let them make as much fuss as they want.” Yan Zhengping added.

“Although what you said makes a lot of sense, there’s still one thing I don’t agree with.” Zongzheng Yue said after thinking for a moment.

“Oh? Do tell?” Yan Zhengping looked at him.

“Even if Xiao Chen voluntarily gave it up, it’s still wrong for Jiao Zizhuo to shamelessly snatch it. This matter shouldn’t make him too pleased, and it certainly shouldn’t encourage this kind of opportunistic and domineering bureaucratic arrogance!” Zongzheng Yue said.

“You’re right!” Yan Zhengping nodded.